Latest CPD
The following CPD materials are the most recent to have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Learn about timber stairs and the importance of stair safety in a building. This seminar discusses design and innovative specification options, including fire protected timber stairs, and the advantages these provide over concrete.
JELD-WEN is a national manufacturer of timber doors, windows and stairs. It manufactures standard stock flights and made-to-measure staircases for major house builders and builders' merchants across the UK. A market leader in terms of innovation and quality standards, this year JELD-WEN won a Housebuilder Product Award for its independently certified fire-protected timber stairs.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar highlights the importance of sustainability and the challenges of designing, manufacturing and installing solar shading products to meet the exacting standards of such projects. It provides an overview of current EU regulation, and the requirements of LEED and BREEAM, but also details – using case studies – the importance of choosing the right solution.
Faber Blinds, the UK’s prime supplier of internal and external systems for solar shading, forms part of the Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects division in the UK. With over 50 years’ experience the company has proven expertise in providing effective internal and external solar shading solutions for commercial buildings, schools, universities, hospitals and public buildings.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: one hour
The main focus of this CPD presentation is the importance of natural ventilation in schools. DUCO at SCHOOL, a reasoned strategy of ventilation and sun protection systems, provides a pleasant learning environment. A classroom with natural ventilation and solar shading systems contributes to better concentration and increases performance significantly.
Duco’s acoustic vents guarantee a continuous intake of fresh air and a silent environment. Duco Ventilation & Sun Control gives special consideration to health-related issues when developing new natural ventilation and solar shading systems. The well-balanced combination of natural ventilation, external solar shading and night cooling offers optimum air quality internally. Whether it’s for residential buildings, offices, schools or care institutions, Duco offers an innovative and all-inclusive solution where health is a prime concern.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This seminar looks at intelligent building controls and aims to give architects a good level of understanding of what to look for when selecting a system. It covers different ways of wiring and system communication, and considers the pros and cons of each. It also aims to inspire and feed the imagination as to what is possible in a dream property. Finally, it tackles head-on the myth that automation is complicated.
Gira was founded in 1905 and today has over 1,200 employees and representatives in more than 35 countries. It is among Germany's leading mid-sized electrical companies. Design and manufacturing all take place in-house in Germany. This ensures high quality manufacturing and design innovation, keeping the product range at the cutting edge of design and production techniques. Gira has an expanding and dedicated UK-based sales team, able to support the growing UK business.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This seminar gives architects and roofing designers an in-depth look at sustainable and environmentally-friendly single ply TPO systems, and explains why greater consideration should be given to these systems in flat roof construction. It also closely examines the thermoplastic family of membranes, various design options and system build-ups, and associated application methods for the new build and refurbishment sectors.
Langley waterproofing and roofing products lead the market for reliability and innovation by providing architects, specifiers and contractors with world-class waterproofing products. All are manufactured and installed to the highest standards via its approved contractor network. Langley can provide the ideal roofing system for most environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes
This interactive and informative CPD seminar includes guidance on the selection of the correct grades of stainless steel for use in commercial washrooms, and the best applications for it. It also covers stainless steel’s overriding benefit as a sustainable material, as well as environmental issues, including BREEAM.
Franke Sissons is expert in manufacturing stainless steel commercial washroom and healthcare products. It has over 229 years’ experience. Its offering has recently been extended to include composite sanitary ware with a difference; attractive, but highly durable, its range is especially suitable for installation in schools, stadiums, offices and hotels.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
TREND describes this seminar as both enticing and pragmatic! It focuses on the future of construction and sustainable building, and includes thought-provoking facts, information on embodied energy, green purchasing, environmental certification and the use of different materials. It also examines sustainability in glass, agglomerates and mosaics. With internal finishing representing around 10% of total building cost, this is of great importance.
Established by celebrated mosaics producer Pino Bisazza, the Trend Group has established itself within the global market as an innovator in decorative mosaic and agglomerate finishing products. Its approach to design and manufacturing combines a respect for traditional Italian artisan techniques with a keen sensitivity to modern tastes and creative trends. Every year, talented architects, artists, interior designers and stylists across the globe experiment with the visual possibilities afforded them by Trend glass mosaic and agglomerate, to create works of decorative art for urban environments, commercial developments, residential settings, public spaces and retail environments.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes